Substation Protection & Controls Engineer II

Mesa Brand; Knoxville, Chattanooga (TN, TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance (Company Paid)

Disability Insurance (Company Paid)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Matching Contribution

Section 125/Cafeteria Plan

Long Term Care Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Center Reimbursement

Annual Performance Bonus

9/80 Work Schedule Option

FSA and HSA Options

Job summary

Mesa Brand seeks a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer to advance within our Power Delivery Substation group. The role supports clients nationwide from locations within commuting distance of Knoxville or Chattanooga, TN.

You will design and mark up protection schemes using AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu, with a focus on reliability and code compliance. You’ll work with engineers and drafters, review diagrams and calculations, and travel for site visits as needed while

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transmission substation P&C design experience for 12kV–230kV systems.
• Located within commuting distance of Knoxville, TN or Chattanooga, TN.
• FE certification required.
• Willingness to pursue Professional Engineering licensure.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of drafters, designers, and engineers.
• Create and review single-line/three-line diagrams, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and BoMs for medium- to large-scale projects.
• Examine drawings and calculations to locate inconsistencies and propose corrective actions with documentation.
• Travel to client sites for periodic site visits (1–2 nights per month).
• Ensure deliverables meet code, client requirements, and Mesa QA procedures.

Skills

Substation P&C design

FE certification

Fast learner

Protection fundamentals

Independent problem-solver

Effective communicator

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Mesa Brand seeks a mid-level Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer to advance within our Power Delivery Substation group. The role supports clients nationwide from locations within commuting distance of Knoxville or Chattanooga, TN.

You will design and mark up protection schemes using AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu, with a focus on reliability and code compliance. You’ll work with engineers and drafters, review diagrams and calculations, and travel for site visits as needed while